Nitrous oxide (N2O) recreational use is increasing across Germany - a survey of the German neurological society among practicing neurologists
This study provides evidence of widespread N<sub>2</sub>O abuse in Germany, with hotspots in Berlin and Frankfurt/Main, and a concerning rise in rural areas. While myelopathy is well recognized among neurologists, other clinical manifestations are underreported. Improved communication, along with standardized diagnostics and treatment protocols, is urgently needed to address the heterogenous awareness of symptomatology, diagnostic sensitivity and specificity, and therapeutic strategies.
Authors
- Leona Möller (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6562-1196)
- Peter Berlit (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9544-7256)
- Lucas C. Adam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9067-1710)
- Johannes Heinrich Alexander Piel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7658-1596)
Institutions
- Philipps University of Marburg (DE)
- University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein (DE)
- Deutsche Gesellschaft für Neurologie (DE)
- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin (DE)
- University of Lübeck (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Neurological Research and Practice
- Published
- 2025-09-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s42466-025-00425-9
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.67
Funders
- Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung